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Patriots free agents: Take 'em or leave 'em

There are 10 players from the 2014 champion Patriots that will hit free agency in March, and that's not counting Darrelle Revis, who is technically under contract but carries a mammoth $25 million cap number. The Patriots will either need to renegotiate that or watch him walk away.
We invite you to share your opinion as well in the polls below. Take into consideration the contract -- both in duration and compensation -- it would take to bring each player back as you cast your votes.

NFL Week 2 questions

The NFL's second week has come and gone, and both Washingtons made big news. The D.C. version saw its team lose quarterback Robert Griffin III to an ankle injury -- but win in big fashion anyway behind Kirk Cousins. The team from the state of Washington, meanwhile, was stunned in a 30-21 loss to the Chargers, with cornerback Richard Sherman being called out by San Diego players. What do you make of the week's major storylines?

Which of these was the most surprising outcome of Week 2?

15%

Bears 28-20 at 49ers

46%

Browns 26-24 vs. Saints

34%

Chargers 30-21 vs. Seahawks

5%

Eagles 30-27 at Colts

(Total votes: 73,997)

Which of these 2-0 teams is most for real?

18%

Bills

56%

Cardinals

26%

Texans

(Total votes: 77,282)

Which of these 0-2 teams has been most disappointing?

7%

Chiefs

19%

Colts

14%

Giants

60%

Saints

(Total votes: 267,508)

Is Andrew Luck an elite quarterback?

61%

Yes

39%

No

(Total votes: 74,968)

When both are healthy, who should be Washington's starting quarterback?

71%

Kirk Cousins

29%

Robert Griffin III

(Total votes: 78,827)

What is Robert Griffin III's NFL future?

4%

Pro Bowler

20%

Above-average starter

50%

Average/below-average starter

26%

Backup

(Total votes: 47,188)

Some Chargers suggested Richard Sherman was "exposed" as a cornerback during Sunday's 30-21 Seahawks loss. Was he?

53%

Yes

47%

No

(Total votes: 108,444)

How worried should Seahawks fans be about their team giving up 30 points to the Chargers on Sunday?

23%

Very

58%

A little

19%

Not at all

(Total votes: 42,741)

Should the Giants bench Eli Manning?

50%

Yes

50%

No

(Total votes: 318,993)

Which game is more indicative of the Cowboys this season?

75%

28-17 loss vs. San Francisco in Week 1

25%

26-10 win at Tennessee in Week 2

(Total votes: 45,746)

Will the Lions (1-1) make the playoffs?

47%

Yes

53%

No

(Total votes: 43,826)

Are the Panthers (2-0) legitimate Super Bowl contenders?

34%

Yes

66%

No

(Total votes: 64,422)

How worried should Saints fans be about their 0-2 start?

62%

Very

38%

A little or not at all

(Total votes: 70,278)

The Saints were the overwhelming preseason favorites in the NFC South. Has their 0-2 start and the Panthers' 2-0 start changed your opinion on who will win the division?

31%

Yes, I'm now picking Carolina

21%

No, I picked Carolina in the preseason

32%

No, I'm still picking New Orleans

16%

I'm picking either Atlanta or Tampa Bay

(Total votes: 42,191)

What do you make of the Ravens' 26-6 win over the Steelers on Thursday night?

Thoughts on NFL's opening week?

The NFL is back! On the first Sunday, some teams (San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos) won as expected, others (New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots) suffered surprising defeats, and a few more (Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs) were downright demoralized. On Monday, the Detroit Lions grabbed the headlines by routing the New York Giants. What's your take on some of the major questions from Week 1 action?

Your 2014 NFL predictions?

The 2014 NFL season kicks off Thursday night, with the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks hosting the Green Bay Packers in the first of what should be many intriguing games in this wide-open league. What will happen this year? Read our experts' NFL preview, then cast your votes below!

In the wake of the Seattle Seahawks' thunderous win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, many are asking: Just how good was the Legion of Boom & Co., compared to history's best defenses? Answer yourself by clicking on the images below!